Acet Innovation and Contracts Officer

2 weeks ago


Victoria, Canada University of Victoria Full time

Organizational Unit- University of Victoria -> VP Research- Location- University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)- Posting Close Date- 17 April 2024- Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.- FTE- 1.0- Salary Grade- $73,548.00 - $95,658.00- Additional Posting Information- N/A- Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE- Classification- SG11- Employee Group:
- PEA - Regular- # of Hires Needed- 1- Category- Administrative and Support Services- About this OpportunityAre you passionate about making a difference in the clean energy transition? Do you want to be part of an innovative and dynamic team helping drive change from the community level? Join us to be a part of a transformative journey towards a sustainable future.

**About us**: Accelerating Community Energy Transformation (ACET) is a multi-partner research initiative led by the University of Victoria, integrating breakthrough renewable energy technologies and systemic solutions to help Canada reach its net-zero emissions target through supporting bottom-up actions by communities.

From harnessing offshore wind, tidal, and solar energy to developing innovative low-carbon financing and governance models, we are dedicated to making a tangible impact on our environment and society. Be at the forefront of the global shift to clean energy and contribute to a sustainable future for all. ACET involves integral collaboration with more than 40 partners, including four partner universities (University of British Columbia, Royal Roads University, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières and Yukon University), Indigenous communities, and 30+ industry innovators and community-based organizations. Funded through the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF), ACET is founded on the principles of community-engaged research and the values of equity, diversity and inclusion to ensure its work is relevant and impactful to the diverse Canadian population.

**We are** shaping the future of clean energy, one community at a time.

**The salary range for this position is**:
**Recruitment range: $73,548- $81,092** starting salary determined by the PEA Collective Agreement.

**Performance range: starting salary to max of $95,658** is available through annual performance increases.

**_* This position is eligible for a Hybrid Work Arrangement*_**
- Job SummaryReporting to the Associate Director - Research Partnerships (ADRP) at RPKM and the ACET Director of Operations, the ACET Innovation and Contracts Officer (ICO) plays a critical role in facilitating university research partnerships with industry, community, and government organizations by providing contract and technology transfer services for faculty and stakeholders. The ICO also maintains strategic partnerships within their communities and facilitates the identification of innovations and technologies arising from ACET research at UVic. The ICO is expected to work closely and collaboratively with the ACET Industry Engagement Officer, the ACET Indigenous Engagement Officer, the CAS Engagement Manager, RPKM Innovation Managers and Research Agreement Facilitators and other ACET teams.

Key responsibilities include:

- support for the liaison between ACET faculty and potential research partners during contract negotiations (e.g. NDAs, MOUs, Research Agreements) to facilitate the building of partnerships.
- assistance with the ongoing maintenance of partnership and research contracts
- assistance with technology transfer and intellectual property services
- representation of RPKM in relevant ACET settings
- capacity building through the organization of skill development and knowledge sharing opportunities amongst university faculty, staff and students, as well as ACET partners.
- liaison with university departments and relevant organizations, and Officers and other staff in VPRI, to enhance ACET research partnership services.
- ensuring education and support for ACET members for emerging project and partner security review requirements

The ICO works in partnership with researchers, managers and staff in departments throughout the University, including the ACET administration team, OVPRI units, Purchasing Services, Research Accounting, Risk Management, General Counsel, Faculties and Departments, and the Coast Capital Innovation Centre. In addition, the position works with collaborating institutions and external research funding agencies.

The ICO may periodically be required to work outside of regular office hours to support ACET events and to meet project reporting deadlines.
- Job RequirementsAn undergraduate or graduate degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience in contracts review and drafting, or technology transfer, or an equivalent combination of training, education and/or experience may be considered. A degree in a related field (engineering, science, business, law, policy), a paralegal certificate, or Certificate in Research Administration from Canadian Association



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